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Imagine spiced rum in its stead ... the Paloma is the Mexico-birthed drink for the briskest months. It is a simple combination of tequila, lime juice and grapefruit (often grapefruit soda).

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Add rum, broiled grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur. Stir with a cocktail spoon until chilled. Double strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with grapefruit slice and maraschino cherry.